R. Linsy Farris

Dr. Farris is Professor Emeritus of Clinical Ophthalmology and retired since January 2019 as Attending Physician and Special Lecturer of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University. Dr. Farris was Director of Ophthalmology at Harlem Hospital from October 1972 until January 2016.

Dr. Farris developed expertise in dry eye management as a result of the National Eye Institute and Research to Prevent Blindness sponsored research in the corneal effects of contact lens wear and tears. Dr. Farris is past President of the Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists.

Last Updated June 23, 2020